Summer Sustaining Co-Op, Development Engineer

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised.

The Development Engineer – Sustaining Co-op supports day-to-day sustaining engineering activities while gaining hands-on experience in a regulated product development environment. Working under close supervision, the co-op assists with testing, documentation updates, and basic engineering analyses to help maintain existing products and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Assist with sustaining engineering activities, including testing, data collection, and documentation updates
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by gathering information, updating records, and tracking changes
• Execute routine verification and validation (V&V) tests according to established protocols
• Provide support for CAPA and complaint investigations through data review and documentation assistance
• Help maintain engineering documentation such as drawings, BOMs, test reports, and technical files
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (Quality, Manufacturing, R&D) to address basic product or process issues
• This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

• Fundamental engineering principles and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to follow detailed procedures, test methods, and work instructions
• Attention to detail when reviewing and maintaining technical documentation and data
• Developing communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Introductory awareness of quality systems, regulatory requirements, and design controls

• Must be actively enrolled in an academic program for the entire duration of the assignment.
• Pursuit of B.S./B.E. degree in engineering discipline. Mechanical or Biomedical majors preferred.
• GPA of 3.2+ preferred
• Must be available to work full-time (40 hours/week) throughout the co-op session
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship
• Microsoft Office:
  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
• Computer Aided Design Systems, GD&T experience, Project management skills, product development experience a plus

None; optional opportunities may arise.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability